Grenoble City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Grenoble Theater
Enjoy a show at Grenoble Theater, a popular theatre in Grenoble. Visit the shops in this trendy area or simply enjoy its bars.
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Top hotels in Grenoble City Centre
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
Residhotel Grenette
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Residhome Caserne de Bonne
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025
Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Hôtel de l'Europe Grenoble Hyper Centre
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2023
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Other neighbourhoods around Grenoble City Centre
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Grenoble Theater or Place Notre Dame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Grenette and Place Notre Dame are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ile Verte
Even though there aren't top sights in Ile Verte, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of Grenoble. Jump on the metro at Ile Verte Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like WTC Grenoble or La Caserne de Bonne and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin Tram Stop.